Kalayaan Island Group
Senate President Pro-Tempore Panfilo Lacson and Sen. Rodante Marcoleta engaged in another heated exchange over the Kalayaan Island Group, focusing on whether Tomas Cloma should be remembered as a discoverer or merely a seafarer. This occurred during a Senate hearing on Monday. Lacson cited historical facts to defend the Philippines' position in the region.
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Asserting Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea must go beyond sea patrols and diplomatic protests, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said. This comes after her assessment trip to Pag-asa Island, where she noted shortages in infrastructure. She advocates for a sustainable civilian presence in the Kalayaan Island Group.